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A Day in Enchanting Sintra: Exploring Palaces and Castles

Luisa Chaves

Luisa Chaves

29 Oct 2023

Join me on a magical journey through Sintra, Portugal, as we visit the National Palace of Pena, Castelo dos Mouros, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the Park and Palace of Monserrate. Indulge in delicious local cuisine at Bacalhau na Vila. Get ready to be captivated by the beauty and history of this enchanting destination!

Trip to Sintra

Day 1
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$542

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$ 23

National Palace of Pena
19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rock & former monastery site, surrounded by parkland.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$105
16 - 23 min

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Castelo dos Mouros
Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$53
21 - 32 min

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Bacalhau na Vila
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$114
2 - 3 min

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Sintra National Palace
11th century Moorish palace with notable tile collection plus ornate courtyards & rooms.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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Quinta da Regaleira
Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$75
15 - 18 min

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Park and Palace of Monserrate
Ornate 19th-century mansion with Moorish, Gothic & Indian influences, set in botanical gardens.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
30 - 36 min

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Initiation Well
Part of a historic estate, this ceremonial well features a spiral staircase into a tunnel system.
No time set
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$45

Budget breakdown: $564 In total

Activities & Food:$542
Transport:$23